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Tag Archives: fishing
Delorme InReach SE Review
After putting the Delorme InReach SE through its paces, I’m ready to share my feedback, which is 100% positive. Below, I have shared a video review I shot on the dock during a remote fishing trip, where we had no … Continue reading
Posted in Equipment / Gear, Fishing, General
Tagged amateur, delorme, delorme se, emergency, fishing, Fly In, inreach canada, nature, outdoors, safety, sos
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Trip to Shekak Lake
Opening weekend for Walleye and Pike was the 3rd Saturday in May for the area where Shekak Lake is located, and our group would be there the very next day, as the first anglers on the lake for the year. Continue reading
Posted in Equipment / Gear, Fishing, General, Lakes, Trip Reports
Tagged amateur, Angler, Bait Caster, base magnet lures, boat, crank baits, crankbaits, fishing, Fly In, great fish, jerkbait, Jigging, jigs, lures, Mercury, nature, outdoors, Outpost Camp, pike, Rapala, reels, Remote Lake, Scatter Rap, shadow rap, shekak lake, shimano, Shore Lunch, spinner rigs, tackle, target species, trolling, trophy fish, Walleye, white river air, worm harness
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Fly-In Trip Safety Gear
Travelling into the remote parts of Ontario for fishing trips is a pleasure only a few get to enjoy. The best ones for me are when there are no other camps, just a mid-week check by a bush pilot. You … Continue reading
Posted in Boating, Equipment / Gear, Fishing, General
Tagged amateur, blast match, boat, delorme, Eton, first aid, fishing, flint, Fly In, inreach canada, mustang survival, nature, outdoors, pfd, safety, satellite, suncreen, utility knife
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Proper Winterizing / Storage = Great Spring!
For the first couple years I owned a boat, to get ready for the winter I would take the motor off (9.9HP), carry it in to the marina and leave. I’d then head to my fathers, flip the boat over … Continue reading
Posted in Boating, Equipment / Gear, General
Tagged 4 stroke, amateur, boat, boat storage, fishing, Mercury, outdoors, princecraft, winterize boat
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Two New Lures
Like many of you, I keep an eye out for both lures that have been around for a while but I’ve never tried, and for brand new lures to the market. A couple years ago I was excited to try … Continue reading
Posted in Equipment / Gear, Fishing, General
Tagged amateur, Bait Caster, crankbaits, fishing, Fly In, great fish, nature, Rapala, Scatter Rap, tail dancer, target species, Walleye
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On The Open Water Early This Year!
The derby is one of the largest in Canada, and runs from April 16th to May 7th. On April 30th there is a special OPP Kids day as well, so it’s a Perch Derby with a lot of other organized elements around it. Continue reading
The Next Boat?
This past week I attended the Toronto Boat Show. This is my third year in a row going, and has become a nice event I look forward too. The winter is tough for me, the cold weather, the lack of … Continue reading
Posted in Boating, Equipment / Gear, General
Tagged amateur, boat, boat show, fishing, Mercury, nature, outdoors, princecraft
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Two Reports Coming!
Well we just got back from our short visit to Ellen Island Camp, having just put the kids to bed and unpacked the cold food. I have some pictures to go through and some writing to you about my trip … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing, General, Lakes, Trip Reports
Tagged amateur, Angler, bass, Ellen Island Camp, fishing, great fish, Jigging, Lady Evelyn Lake, lures, nature, outdoors, pike, target species, trolling, Walleye
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Prepping Meals for Ellen Island Camp
This time next week Carolyn and I will be wrapping up our first of three days at Ellen Island Camp on Lady Evelyn Lake, hopefully already talking about our amazing catches. But if for some reason the fishing is … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing, General, Lakes
Tagged amateur, Angler, boat, crankbaits, Ellen Island Camp, fishing, great fish, jigs, Lady Evelyn Lake, lures, nature, outdoors, pike, Remote Lake, Shore Lunch, target species, trolling, trophy fish, Walleye, worm harness
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Rapala Scatter Raps – My Love Hate Relationship
Lures, lures and more lures! There are so many to choose from, and each manufacturer has there own versions, often very similar to others. Some lures are as effective today as when they were introduced decades ago, and every once … Continue reading
Posted in Equipment / Gear, Fishing, General
Tagged amateur, Angler, bass, crankbaits, fishing, Fly In, jerkbait, lures, Rapala, Scatter Rap, trolling, Walleye
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